Sole source award for the purchase of Law Enforcem

The US Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a brand-name sole-source award for the purchase of MSA Millennium Air Purifying Respirators (APRs) to support Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training Special Agents. This requirement is specifically designed for rifle-equipped personnel to resolve operational gaps where previous models interfered with optic alignment and sight acquisition, ensuring officers maintain full operational capability and respiratory protection in high-risk environments. The APRs must be compatible with existing MSA G1 equipment to serve as facepieces for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. The procurement includes facepieces in various sizes, specifically 18 large units, along with CBRN threaded canisters, sourced from MSA Safety Sales LLC under GSA MAS Contract 47QSMS24D0018. Solicitation 68HERL26Q0092 is issued for commercial items under FAR 13.106, with a period of performance of twelve months from the date of award. Quotes must be submitted via FedConnect by September 29, 2026. The contract is administered by Contracting Officer Sharon Hargrove-Whitehair and requires the use of the Invoice Processing Platform for electronic invoicing. Key regulatory inclusions involve FAR 11.105 for items peculiar to one manufacturer and FAR 52.225-25 regarding prohibitions on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities relating to Iran.